169 migrant smugglers were caught during inspections across the country

In a statement on his NSosyal account, Yerlikaya stated that inspections were carried out across the country yesterday to target migrant smugglers and irregular migrants.

Yerlikaya noted that 169 migrant smugglers, 132 of whom were foreign nationals, were caught during the inspections, and that 783 irregular migrants were identified during the practices in which the identity checks of 430,454 people were carried out.

Yerlikaya stated that 27,347 personnel and 8,690 teams worked at 5,761 locations during the operations, and 6,897 public places, 3,892 abandoned buildings and 457 terminals were checked.

In our inspections conducted yesterday in 81 provinces regarding migrant smuggling organizers and irregular migration; ❌ A total of 169 migrant smuggling organizers, 132 of whom were foreign nationals,

❌ 783 irregular immigrants were identified in the applications where the identity checks of 430 thousand 454 people were made… pic.twitter.com/bM6rK4Uzy4

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) October 22, 2025

Announcing that procedures have been initiated to repatriate irregular migrants, Yerlikaya said, "Turkey offers an exemplary model to the world in migration management, respecting human rights and freedoms, adhering to the values ​​of law and civilization, and never compromising public order and security. I congratulate everyone involved."